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LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘PM should be held responsible’
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Wouldn’t you think that when 62 per cent of the voters said yes to the cannabis referendum during the 2022 general election on August 1 to allow for research and medicinal use that the Government would want to make life easier for patients arriving in our nation with a legal prescription for medicinal cannabis products?
Forum meeting is likely in October
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
The Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands will likely take place in October.
Avatiu Eels and Lady Panthers emerge top contenders after R1
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers have emerged top bets after round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Japan provides over $313k grant
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A school and a volunteer fire service have received Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects.
New generator to solve Pukapuka’s inconsistent power supply problem
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The island of Pukapuka has a new generator to help with its power issues.
Arorangi blaze being treated as suspicious
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A blaze in Arorangi late on Sunday night is being treated as suspicious. Emergency services were called to the Back Road property just after 11pm.
Veteran Manihiki composer here to entertain
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Veteran composer Ruhau Tamaunu from the island of Manihiki is returning to the stage this Thursday night to perform in The Edgewater Resort and Spa Te Pae Tai Nui' Te Mire Atu competition.
Jury trial for man charged with intent to injure starts
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A jury has heard the opening statements in a case against a man accused of assaulting a woman.
Serving coffee the old fashioned way at Aitutaki’s new hangout spot
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
At Kofi Bar located in the village of Amuri in Aitutaki coffee is served the old fashioned way – in a mug topped with freshly squeezed coconut cream gently stirred in.
Court briefs 13.03.23
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ponipate Draunimasi Naisulu entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week. The court heard Naisulu drove on March 4 and recorded an alcohol breath reading of 690 micrograms per litre of breath. Justice of the Peace John Whitta advised Naisulu legal advice was available. Naisulu was fined […]
Atiu set to go ‘smoke free’
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is looking to turn the island of Atiu into Cook Islands’ first smokefree island.
PM calls out CI News over negative online comments
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has called out Cook Islands News following widespread negative online comment about Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga.
Eels wallop Bulldogs 84-0
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels continued their winning streak with a huge 84-0 win over Titikaveka Bulldogs in the final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.
Fighting for every visitor as new flights on the horizon
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National, Tourism
About 134,000 people are forecast to holiday in the Cook Islands this year, a 22 per cent drop on the 171,000 visitors in 2019.
Fire service boosted with $600 donation
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
An ongoing fundraiser for Rarotonga’s underfunded volunteer fire crews is picking up steam again, after the dearth of visitors to the island over the summer season put a damper on the appeal.
Cooks to host visiting Diplomatic Envoys
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Diplomatic Envoys from the Republic of France, the Republic of Korea and the State of Kuwait, will visit Rarotonga this week to present their letters of credence to King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Hendersons ‘never say never’
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
For seasoned triathletes Kevin and Thomas Henderson the recent Ironman Taupo saw the pair finally both complete the famous race.
Police arrest five, record new high for breach of alcohol limit
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police arrested five people over the weekend, including one male suspect, who is alleged to have threatened a shopkeeper with scissors on Friday evening.
Police and Customs ‘need to work together’: PM Brown
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
As confusion around the importation of medicinal cannabis continues at the border, Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed he is aware of the situation and says it is a case of ‘individuals interpreting their roles correctly’.
Touch enters Open playoffs
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today hold the playoffs in the men’s and women’s opens category.
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